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January 12, 2023

TRUST THE PROCESS – KOSIBAH REAL BRIDE LOUISE.

Louise was based in Dubai, getting married in a South African vineyard and had all her fittings at the Kosibah London atelier.

I designed and created a strapless gown with an embellished Lace corseted bodice and a ballgown skirt with layers of tulle with varying hem lengths behind to form a soft waterfall effect.

The stunning views of the Franschoek landscape made the perfect backdrop to the Cape Province destination wedding.

Please play the video to view the process.
Sketch of Kosibah Bride Louise’s gown
Toile (prototype) fitting of the gown
Toile (prototype) fitting of the gown
Yemi and a smiling Louise after the toile fitting
The completed gown in the Kosibah atelier
The completed gown in the Kosibah atelier
The completed gown in the Kosibah atelier
The gown on Louise’s wedding day
The gown on Louise’s wedding day
The gown on Louise’s wedding day
Louise being laced into her gown

What are your thoughts or questions about the process involved in the creation of this gown? Please leave your comments below.

December 1, 2022

TRUST THE PROCESS – KOSIBAH REAL BRIDE CHIOMA IGWE.

Chioma wanted to look and feel  like a modern Princess on her wedding day to Noble Igwe Nigerian blogger, curator, fashion, PR and styling Entrepreneur. 

Her Ballgown wedding dress featured a corseted bodice with a drop waist leading to magnificent ballgown skirt with deep pleats and a dramatic cathedral length train. 

3D Lace appliques were cut out from a Lace fabric piece, embellished with Swarovski diamanté crystals and then hand-stitched unto the bodice, off the shoulder dropped sleeves and skirt, as well as her bespoke cathedral length tulle veil.

Location : Lagos, Nigeria.

Please play the video to view the process.
The sketch for Chioma’s couture gown
chioma trying on her toile
Front bodice of toile with 3D Lace appliques pinned into place
These appliques will then be hand sewn in place faithfully on the actual dress fabric surface
The toile with te appliques pinned on
Hand stitching the scalloped edge Lace trim unto the tulle cathedral veil
The completed veil in the Kosibah atelier
Details of the appliques on the front bodice
Front and back view of the completed gown
Close up view of the center back hem of the cathedral train of the skirt
Detail view of the open back of the gown
Getting Chioma dressed
Getting Chioma dressed
No detail left unchecked
Designer and Bride selfie
Chioma dressed and ready to leave for her wedding service
Chioma in the bridal car
I got to ride with Chioma to the church
After the wedding ceremony with the newly weds
Another photo with the Bride
The couple and the Bridesmaids
The couple and the Groomsmen
Chioma and Noble Igwe

What are your thoughts or questions about the process involved in the creation of this gown? Please leave your comments below.

November 24, 2022

TRUST THE PROCESS – KOSIBAH BRIDE KIYERAN

Kiyeran was very clear about two aspects of her couture bridal gown when I sat down with her at our first consultation together…. She wanted drama at the back of her gown and a very low back.

Both goals were achieved with her corseted gown in champagne silk duchesse satin and ivory beaded lace appliques, with a sheath skirt silhouette in the front of the gown a dramatic ruffles at the back leading to a chapel train. The skirt train was designed to be bustled up to create a different look for the wedding Reception and for ease of movement during dancing.

The look was completed with a tulle cathedral length veil.

Location – One Gt George Street , London, UK.

Please play the video to view the process.

The sketch for Kiyeran’s couture gown
Pinning the Lace appliques unto the toile (prototype) to be later transferred unto the actual gown and hand-stitched in place
View of the shoulder strap top
Close up view of the back strap
Back view of the Lace appliques pinned unto the toile
Front view of the Lace appliques pinned unto the toile
Back view of the Lace appliques pinned unto the toile
Kiyeran trying on the finished gown in the Kosibah Atelier
Kiyeran trying on the finished gown in the Kosibah Atelier
Close up of the front of the gown
Front of the gown
Back of the gown
The cathedral veil with hand-sstiched Lace appliques
Dressing Kiyeran
Dressing Kiyeran
Kiyeran dressed
Kiyeran dressed
Here comes the Kosibah Real Bride
Married
The couple limbing the stairs to their Reception Hall
Kiyeran and her husband dancing into their Reception Hall
First Dance
Kiyeran greeting her guests
The designer and the Bride
The Designer and the Bride selfie
Kiyeran and her husband cutting their wedding cake
Kiyeran and her husband cutting their wedding cake
Perfect view of the bustled ruffled train

What are your thoughts or questions about the process involved in the creation of this gown? Please leave your comments below.

November 10, 2022

TRUST THE PROCESS – KOSIBAH BRIDE RUBY.

The creation of Kosibah Bride Ruby’s couture bridal gown from sketch to First Dance.

Ruby wore a modified fishtail silhouette gown with off the shoulder cap sleeves, sweetheart neckline, deep plunge back with a tulle and lace appliqués modesty panel fastened with tiny fabric covered button. The bodice had an internal corset to achieve the signature Kosibah hourglass silhouette. 

The fishtail skirt had a 5 meter train and was edged with scalloped lace matching the hand stitched appliques on the gown and cathedral veil.

Wedding location – London, England.

Please play the video to view the process.
Sketch of Kosibah Bride Ruby’s couture gown
Ruby trying on her toile (prototype)
Another view of the toile
Creating lace appliques by cutting patterns from a lace fabric piece
A pile of cut out appliques
Adding Swarovski diamante crystals to the appliques
Hand sewing lace appliques unto the tulle cathedral veil
Hand sewing lace appliques unto the tulle cathedral veil
Close up view of the dress bodice back
Close up view of the back hem centre back
Back view of the gown
Close up view of the bodice front
Close up view of the skirt front
The tulle cathedral veil
Dressing Ruby assisted by her Wedding Planner Mati Gono
Dressing Ruby assisted by her Wedding Planner Mati Gono
Close up view of bodice back
With Photographer Jide Alakija who shot the official photos
The Designer and the Bride
Ruby dressed
Ruby dressed
Ruby walking down the aisle
Ruby and her husband taking their vows. The dramatic sweep of the cathedral train is on display here
Married!
Outside St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge
Ruby and her husband at Hyde Park
At the reception.The dress cathedral train on display
The first dance
The first dance

What are your thoughts or questions about the process involved in the creation of this gown? Please leave your comments below.

November 3, 2022

TRUST THE PROCESS – KOSIBAH COUTURE GOWN THALIA.

The creation of Kosibah couture bridal gown Thalia from Atelier to Runway.

Fitted sheath strapless gown with ruched empire line bodice. Puddle train. Hand stitched Lace appliques down the centre of the gown. Detachable Tulle Watteau cathedral train. Lace appliques hand stitched unto the hem edge.

Please play the video to view the process.

Hand stitching appliques unto the gown
Hand stitching appliques unto the gown
The completed gown on the dress stand
The completed gown with the removable watteau train attached
Close details of the ruched soft sweetheart neckline
Close details of the hand stitched appliques on the front bodice
Close details of the hand stitched appliques on the centre skirt front
The gown showing its chapel length train
Front view of the gown with the removable watteau train attached
Back view of the gown with the removable watteau train attached
Kosibah gown Thalia shot on location in Barbados by Keith Cephus
Kosibah gown Thalia shot on location in Barbados by Keith Cephus

What are your thoughts or questions about the process involved in the creation of this gown? Please leave your comments below.

October 27, 2022

TRUST THE PROCESS -KOSIBAH BRIDE LIZ.

The creation of Kosibah Bride Liz’s couture bridal gown from Atelier to just about to walk down the aisle.

Liz wore a mermaid silhouette gown. The bodice was a base of skin tone illusion mesh with hand cut embellished lace appliques hand stitched unto it. It had a plunging neckline and deep V open back and spagetti shoulder straps embellished with a diamanté chain link. 

The mermaid skirt had the upper section in Satin backed lace embellished with Swarovski diamanté crystals and the lower part layers of soft tulle with a dramatic cathedral train.

The ensemble was completed with a cathedral length tulle veil.

Wedding location – Leeds Castle

Please play the video to view the process.
Liz trying on her toile (prototype) to ensure a perfect fit
Liz trying on the completed gown
Side view
The back view of the gown
The front view of the gown
Close up view of the upper skirt lace
Close up view of the skin tone illusion mesh bodice with the hand-stitched appliques
Sorting out the gown
Sorting out the gown
Helping Liz affix her veil
Sorting out the lay of the tulle of the skirt front
Sorting out the veil and hem for a photograph
Standing next to the official photographer capturing his shot
Liz dressed and ready to go
Helping Liz down the grand staircase
Sorting out the hem before she enters the marriage room
Liz and her husband getting married
The Designer and the Bride
The grounds of Leeds Castle
The grounds of Leeds Castle
What are your thoughts or questions about the process involved in the creation of this gown? Please leave your comments below.
October 20, 2022

TRUST THE PROCESS – KOSIBAH COUTURE GOWN EUTERPE.

The creation of Kosibah couture bridal gown Euterpe from sketch to reality. Euterpe features an illusion Tulle bodice with Lace appliqués. 3/4 Length sleeves, Duchesse Satin trumpet skirt with a puddle train, Tulle overskirt with Lace appliqués and a cathedral train. 

Please play the video to view the process.

Lace appliques pinned in place on the front bodice
Lace appliques after being hand stitched unto the back bodice
Arranging the appliques placement on the skirt
Hand stitching the appliques unto the skirt
The appliques hand stitched into place
The front of the gown
Side view of Euterpe
The train of the skirt
Back view

What are your thoughts or questions about the process involved in the creation of this gown? Please leave your comments below.

October 13, 2022

TRUST THE PROCESS – KOSIBAH BRIDE LIZ OSHO

Liz wanted a gown to change into from the formal part of her wedding ceremony to the wedding Reception. I designed and created a strapless corseted gown in silk Zibeline with a sweetheart neckline. The trumpet silhouette skirt had a puddle train.

The look was completed with a silk Organza cape with a bejewelled collar and chapel train.

Location: USA.

Please play the video to view the process.

The sketch for Liz’s couture gown
Liz trying on her toile
Liz trying on her toile, here with the cape
Liz trying on her toile, here with the cape
The completed gown next to its garment bag
Liz getting dressed
Liz and her husband about the enter their Reception hall
Liz and her husband dancing into their Reception hall
Back view of the cape and gown

What are your thoughts or questions about the process involved in the creation of this gown? Please leave your comments below.

August 25, 2022

TRUST THE PROCESS – KOSIBAH BRIDE IFE.

The creation of Kosibah Bride Ife’s couture bridal gown from Atelier to First dance.

Ife wore a strapless mermaid couture gown. The bodice, with a sweetheart neckline, is in French lace with a duchesse satin underlay and has an internal corset. The mermaid skirt in ruffled layers of tulle and lace has a cathedral length train. The ensemble is completed with a tulle chemise with a high neckline and long fitted sleeves with hand stitched French lace appliques.

The cathedral tulle veil also features hand stitched French lace appliques.

Wedding location: Birmingham, UK.

Please play the video to view the process.

Cutting the applique patterns from the lace fabric piece
Adding Swarovski diamante crystals to the appliques
Pinning the appliques unto the toile (prototype), these will later be hand-stitched into place on the actual gown
The lace edging pinned unto the hem of the toile
Hand sewing the lace appliques unto the tulle cathedral veil
Close up of the bodice
Close up of the first skirt ruffle
The tulle and lace chemise worn under the strapless gown for modesty
Getting Ife dressed
Kosibah Bride Ife dressed and ready to eave to get married
Back view of Ife’s cathedral veil with hand-stitched lace appliques
Ife and her husband
Ife and her bridesmaids
Ife with her tulle chemise removed for her reception
Yemi and Ife without her tulle chemise

What are your thoughts or questions about the process involved in the creation of this gown? Please leave your comments below.

August 11, 2022

TRUST THE PROCESS – KOSIBAH BRIDE CLARA OLATUNJI.

The creation of Kosibah Bride Clara’s couture bridal gown from sketch to walking down the aisle.

Clara’s custom gown features a puddle length trumpet silhouette inner skirt, over which is a modified A line silhouette overlay with hand-sewn 3D lace appliqués,  horsehair trim along the hemline and cathedral length train. The corseted bodice, with cap sleeves has a bateau neckline and V back detailing. 

Wedding location – Malta.

A bespoke cathedral length veil edged with horsehair trim and embellished with the same 3D lace appliqués completes the look.

Official wedding Images by T. Phillips Photography (tphillips.com)

Please play the video to view the process.

Here is the Google review left by Kosibah Bride Clara.
The floral pattern from the tulle lace fabric about to be cut into an applique
Side view of the toile with the appliques pinned in place
Back and front views of the toile with the appliques pinned in place
A heart in red corduroy fabric from Claire’s late father’s jacket was stitched into the inside of the gown
Back view of the gown featuring tiny fabric covered buttons over the zipper
A great view of Claire’s cathedral veil edged with horsehair braid
The couple exiting the church

What are your thoughts or questions about the process involved in the creation of this gown? Please leave your comments below.

December 23, 2016

Top 5 Kosibah Destination Brides for 2016.

Hi there, thanks for checking out this blog post.  As the end of 2016 draws in, I thought it would be an ideal opportunity to look back at Kosibah Real Brides who got married in a different country from which they usually live.

This is more pertinent to me as a bridal designer who has recently relocated to New York  from London after successfully running my business there for 25 years.

It’s a huge leap of faith to have a destination wedding because even if you have the most efficient and well connected wedding planner, you are still physically removed from where your dream day will take place.

I’ve had the great privilege this year to work with some amazing brides to create couture gowns for their destination weddings. I’m pleased that at least getting their couture gown made is one thing they can be part of from start to completion.

Here is the list. Please let me know which is your favourite Kosibah Bride or wedding destination.

1.Kosibah Real Bride Louise. Destination: Cape Town, South Africa.

Louise wore a couture full skirted bridal gown with a beaded, corseted bodice and a tulle skirt bustled behind with multi length layers, stiffed at the hemline with horsehair crinoline.

2. Kosibah Real Bride Funmilayo. Destination: Venice, Italy.

Funmilayo wore a couture fishtail gown. It had a removable chemise with 3/4 length sleeves which she removed for the informal part of the wedding reception.

3. Kosibah Real Bride Amina. Destination: Chateneauf-de-Grass (near Nice), France.

Amina wore a silver gray French Lace and Duchesse Satin couture gown styled to reflect her Nigerian heritage. The corseted gown had a fitted skirt with a detachable tulle overskirt.

4. Kosibah Real Bride Julianna. Destination: Santorini, Greece.

  • Kosibah Bride Juliana

Julianna wore a couture bridal gown featuring an illusion tulle bodice embellished with Lace appliqués and a modified fishtail skirt in soft tulle with a cathedral train.

5. Kosibah Real Bride Layal. Destination: Lake Como, Italy.

Layal wore a couture bridal gown with a fitted beaded Lace bodice with an intergral corset and delicate covered buttons over the dress zipper and dropped shoulder strap sleeves. The fishtail skirt was made up of over 50 meters of Tulle gathered into rose swirls and ruffles on the surface fabric of Duchesse Satin. A matching cathedral veil with hand stitched Lace edging completed the ensemble. Photos by Jide Alakija.

I look forward to reading your comments. Thank you.

January 4, 2014

Happy Anniversary to Fola and Akin Esho.

Here are images from the wedding of the CEO of Wed Magazine and Wed Expo Akin Esho and Kosibah client Fola which took place exactly one year ago today in Lagos, Nigeria.

As is the case with most of my bridal clients, I was there to dress Fola and attend the wedding.

Happy Anniversary Fola and Akin, I wish you many more years of marital bliss.

Hair and Make Up was by BMPRO MAKEUP and the cake was by Cakes By Tosan

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March 27, 2012

KOSIBAH Bridal Consultation

Yemi Osunkoya will be holding Bridal Consultations at a hotel in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria on the 9th and 10th June, 2012 for brides-to-be who appreciate AND can afford Couture gowns.

If you are based in Nigeria and recently got engaged or know someone who recently got engaged and is getting married between October 2012 and April 2013, please send a direct message to designer@kosibah.co.uk to enquire about booking an appointment. Thank you.

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